Dogs Trust

Jake the rescue dog visits the Junior School

Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 10:06

Jake the boxer dog came to visit us with his owner Fiona. Jake is a rescue dog from Dogs Trust. Fiona works at Dogs Trust. Dogs Trust look after dogs when they have no home or owner. You should never go up to a dog if it is not with its owner.

Fiona taught us about WALT
• Walk slowly up in front of a dog because if you go behind a dog you might get a fright.
• Ask the dog’s owner can you pet their dog.
• Let the dog sniff your hand. Remember to use your safe hand, cover your fingers and let the dog sniff your hand.
• Touch the dog gently.

Never judge a dog by its looks. It might look happy but if could be grumpy and looking for water. If you are afraid of a dog and it jumps on you, Fiona showed us how to stand still covering our fingers and making our arms into an x-factor sign.

Dogs are very scared at Halloween because of the noise of the fireworks so if you turn the radio on it helps them. You don’t dress a dog up for Halloween and you never ask for a dog as a present because they are not toys! Dogs need to eat and be brought on walks twice a day. Dogs need lots of love and care.